[PRCo] Re: VIRUS INFECTION -- it is A HOAX!

[Bob Rathke]

A great wrap-up, Don.

Bob 2/12/03

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----- Original Message -----
From: Donald Galt <galtfd at att.net>
To: <pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 4:59 PM
Subject: [PRCo] Re: VIRUS INFECTION -- it is A HOAX!


>
> I have to admit to surprise that there would be anybody on the 'net who
hadn't
> encountered this type of hoax already, it's been around so long.
>
> But I have in the past few months received the alert four times or so from
> intelligent, well-meaning friends. After they had rushed to follow the
> instructions and delete files on their hard drives.
>
> So, here is the rule: If you are instructed to pass this on to everybody
in
> your address book, hurry, no time to waste, IT IS A HOAX. Without
exception.
> Full stop. That is not how legitimate virus alerts work.
>
> Please, pass this on to everybody in your address book. Hurry, no time to
> waste.
>
> Now, if you will excuse me, I have to get back to my Nigerian investments.
>
> Don
>
>
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